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Temporary appointments: Your need-to-know
On a fixed-term contract? Read the FDA’s guide and find out about your rights at work.
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FDA to SNP: One civil service can serve two governments
At his fourth party conference of the season, FDA General Secretary Dave Penman spoke about the…
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Penman in HuffPost: A year on from Dame Laura Cox’s report
Marking a year since Dame Laura Cox published her report into the Bullying and Harassment of…
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Penman in CSW: PM must not sacrifice civil service integrity
In his latest Civil Service World column, FDA General Secretary Dave Penman looks at how the…
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Jill Rutter: Will civil service impartiality be a casualty of Brexit?
The former Programme Director for the Institute for Government’s offers her contribution to the Smith Institute’s…
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FDA to Conservatives: Attacks on civil service undermine your ability to govern
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman joined Institute for Government Director Bronwen Maddox to speak about civil…
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Watch now: An FDA centenary lecture by Julia Gillard
Watch Julia Gillard deliver an FDA centenary lecture entitled ‘Gender Equality at the top – how…
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Job advert: MiP Head of Operations
MiP is looking for the newest member of its management team.
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Fast Streamers: Sign our petition for fair pay
A message from the FDA Fast Stream Section following a recent pay announcement.
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FDA to Labour: It’s not enough to be silent. The civil service needs defending
Joined by Shadow Cabinet members Baroness Chakrabarti and John Trickett, FDA General Secretary explained the necessity…
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Julia Gillard: An FDA centenary lecture
As part of the FDA’s centenary celebrations, we are delighted to announce that Julia Gillard will…
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FDA to Lib Dems: You have a “duty” to stand up for civil service
Speaking at a Liberal Democrat Party conference panel event, Penman and two Lib Dem peers explained…
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FDA welcomes new apprentice economists
The union is inviting the new tranche of civil servants to become part of the FDA.
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FDA to PM: Don’t make our civil servants break the law or their code
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to confirm no civil…
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Manifesto for Justice gains TUC support
TUC Congress delegates have voted unanimously to support the FDA’s Manifesto for Justice campaign.
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TUC backs the FDA’s call for flexible working
Delegates from across the trade union movement voted in favour of the FDA’s motion at TUC…
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Nicola Sturgeon: Why an impartial civil service is a strength for MSPs
The First Minister’s essay for the Smith Institute’s report on impartiality.
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FDA celebrates DExEU pay rises of up to 11%
The department has offered staff an average consolidated pay rise of 7.5%.
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Why we need Flex for All: Ben’s story
After years of struggling with a rare form of inflammatory arthritis, DExEU’s Ben Willcocks explains how…
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Fast Streamers: Know your rights
Joining the Fast Stream? Read our 101 and make sure your rights are being respected.
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FDA calls on Cabinet Office for greater pension flexibility
FDA Assistant General Secretary Lucille Thirlby has written to Rupert McNeil – the Government Chief People…
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Lord Heseltine: The privilege of working with the civil service
The former Deputy Prime Minister adds his contribution to the Smith Institute’s impartiality report.
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Unvarnished, honest analysis: interview with Sir Simon McDonald
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Permanent Under Secretary Sir Simon McDonald speaks to Tommy Newell about socio-economics,…
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Fast Streamers: What to do about postings uncertainty
The FDA has been working with FSET to get answers for members.
